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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.67, 1,516.02 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.67, 1,516.02 and 361.41 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.67 : 1,516.02 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.67/1,516.02 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.67x = 1,516.02 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.67x = 547,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,904.79/1,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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